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Master of Arts with a Major in Curriculum and Instruction

Designed for the experienced educator, the course of study for the Master of Arts with a major in curriculum and instruction for experienced educators provides the conceptual, technical and decision-making skills needed to be a master educator and leader in school renewal.

As you pursue this degree program, you can use coursework to address school, program, classroom issues and challenges as a classroom teacher and school leader. Course projects provide practical opportunities to apply classic and emerging educational theories and strategies for achieving expected learner outcomes. Courses can be used to prepare for application to the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) for national teaching certification. See your program advisor for current requirements.

Special interests can be pursued within the program. These may include but are not limited to the following:

Adult Learner

Collaboration for Inclusionary Education

Department and School Leadership

Multicultural and Diversity Curriculum

Staff Professional Development

Standards-Based Curriculum

Success for All Students

Teacher Mentor

Technology Integration

Admission Requirements

Applicants must qualify for graduate study, have a 3.0 GPA, a state teaching certificate or a background in education and experience satisfactory to the department. Program applicants must give evidence of their ability to pursue this program of study as well as to apply learning principles in their chosen specialty area and submit three letters of recommendation as verification of your educational achievements.

Special interest electives are chosen in consultation with an advisor. (9 credits)

Master's-Degree Level Research* (3-6 credits)

*Master's-degree level research, in consultation with your advisor, is conducted and written as a culminating project in EDU 5510 Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction, 3 credits. Students may elect to take EDU 6980 Field Research Project, 3 to 6 credits, or EDU 5990 Master's Thesis, 6 credits, to fulfill this requirement with the permission of the program director. Research requirements must be successfully demonstrated with a graduate passing grade.

Core competency courses are continuously adjusted to meet the rapidly changing demands of effective education. You need to work closely with your program advisor to determine current requirements and possible course offerings which fulfill this degree program.